Dentistry Consultation

What To Expect
Your initial dental consultation with Dr Kathryn Bell in Chippenham, allows a thorough assessment and discussion with you in order to plan treatment based on your existing dental health and desired result.
The dental consultation will involve a very thorough in-depth discussion and examination which involves a 15 point dental health check:
  1. Detailed questions about your dental health and any existing issues
  2. Medical Health review
  3. Review of smoking and alcohol habits
  4. Discussion of oral hygiene habits
  5. Diet review
  6. Screening for teeth clenching/grinding
  7. Jaw joint examination
  8. External soft tissue screening of the head and neck
  9. Internal soft tissue screening of the mouth and pharynx
  10. Muscle review
  11. Assessment of teeth position
  12. Gum Health Examination
  13. Dental Decay and non-carious tooth surface loss screening
  14. Assessment of existing treatments
  15. Perform any necessary x-rays

Where are consultations held?

Hanlon & Gardner Dental Practice

Hanlon & Gardner Dental Practice, 30 New Road, Chippenham, SN15 1HP

This appointment provides an opportunity for you to discuss with Kathryn any worries, concerns, or other barriers that you may have with regards to pursuing dental treatment.

Kathryn truly believes that it doesn’t matter how long it is since you last had a dental appointment because the important thing is that when you are in the dental chair, you have taken the first step in committing to getting your dental health back on track.

She also believes that the mouth is inextricably linked to general health and working with you to obtain improvements in your oral health will mean that your overall health will also be enhanced as a result. However, health is not merely an absence of disease, and having seen many people transform their confidence levels with the improvement of the appearance of their teeth, Kathryn knows the impact that a great smile can have on psychosocial health and wellbeing as well.

“Healthy Mouth = Happy Smile”

So whether you are looking to improve the health of your mouth or would like to enhance the appearance of your smile, Kathryn is here to help and happy to guide you along the journey.

Dentistry

Dr Kathryn Bell believes in providing the highest quality dental care to her patients. Whether you are looking to improve the health of your mouth or would like to enhance the appearance of your smile, Kathryn is here to help and happy to guide you along the journey. 

Aesthetics

Kathryn uses advanced aesthetic techniques, including dermal fillers and skin treatments to achieve natural-looking results that provide renewed confidence. She believes that in order to achieve the kind of results that look good and feel great, your aesthetic treatments should be as unique as you are.

Wellness

Kathryn provides a holistic, individualised approach to wellness by offering a wide range of services and treatments to help you look and feel your best. From personalised advice based on genetic testing to management of teeth clenching and snoring Kathryn is dedicated to helping you achieve your optimal health and wellness goals.

Bespoke Skincare

Whether you’re looking to improve the texture of your skin, reduce signs of ageing or even just get a better understanding of how to take care of your skin, Kathryn can help. The bespoke skincare packages are designed to help you get the best skin of your life. With the right expertise and guidance, you can learn how to maintain healthy skin and look your best every day.